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Bangor, CA

Census-designated place in Butte County, California. ZIP codes: 95914.

Population

597

Land area

13.4sq mi

People per sq mi

44

ZIP codes

1

Bangor and its ZIP codes

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Bangor at a glance

  • Bangor is 82% less dense than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $120,347 a year, 21% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,400 (48% below California).

Local data for Bangor, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bangor, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$120,347

Poverty rate

13.1%

Median home value

$378,400

Homeownership

96.4%

Bachelor's or higher

10.7%

Median age

58.6

Average commute

27.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (91), Irish Americans (54), Italian Americans (37).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Bangor.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,505

78,544 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,191

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $7,060 per person

Butte County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bangor, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.3%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.6%

Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bangor, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

168

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,384

1.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 34°F

46.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bangor, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.1%

U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Bangor

1 in or overlapping Bangor. Population shown

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Cities near Bangor

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Loma RicaCensus-designated place3.7 mi18.5
RackerbyCensus-designated place4.4 mi3
HoncutCensus-designated place7.8 mi4.2
PalermoCensus-designated place8.1 mi29.2
Robinson MillCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.3
Challenge-BrownsvilleCensus-designated place8.9 mi9.7
Oroville EastCensus-designated place9.2 mi21.6
DobbinsCensus-designated place10 mi7.7
South OrovilleCensus-designated place10 mi2.6
Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place11 mi2
OrovilleCity12 mi13.9
ForbestownCensus-designated place13 mi6.3
SmartsvilleCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
Lake WildwoodCensus-designated place15 mi3.1
ThermalitoCensus-designated place15 mi12.7
Live OakCity16 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bangor, CA in?
Bangor is in Butte County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Bangor, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bangor include 95914.
What is the population of Bangor, CA?
About 597 people live in Bangor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bangor?
Nearby places include Loma Rica (3.7 mi), Rackerby (4.4 mi), Honcut (7.8 mi), Palermo (8.1 mi), Robinson Mill (8.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023